Glad Monster, Sad Monster
By Ed Emberley and Anne Miranda
The Story
Little monsters explore a range of emotions—glad, sad, silly, mad—through interactive masks, helping children identify and understand their feelings in a fun, engaging way. A creative journey through emotions with playful visuals.
Why It's Special
If your child loves exploring emotions, imaginative play, and interactive storytelling, Glad Monster, Sad Monster is a wonderfully engaging choice.
- Big idea: Explore a range of emotions as playful monsters guide children through feelings like glad, sad, silly, and mad.
- Vibes: Light-hearted and interactive, with a joyful and engaging tone.
Try on the colorful monster masks with your child for a fun, immersive read-aloud experience.
Perfect For Kids Who...
- enjoy interactive storytelling
- like to explore emotions and feelings
- love playful activities during reading
- appreciate creative illustrations with a unique die-cut design
Ask Your Little Reader
Spark your child's curiosity with these thoughtful questions.
- Story & problem-solving: How do the monsters show their different feelings?
- Feelings & empathy: How does the Glad Monster express being happy?
- Real-life connection: When do you feel silly like the Silly Monster?
- Imagination: What kind of monster would you be, and what color would you be? Invite your child to mimic their favorite monster expression or draw a new monster with its own unique feeling.